Does anyone else feel like an alien when it comes to other people?

[Sparko]

Yeah, that Sparko fellow is a bit off the charts though isn't he?

talking about my good looks, eh?

[One Bad Pig]

[Christianbookworm]

And we don't get any super powers either! Though, it's a good thing that God doesn't grant our every desire...

[Cerebrum123]

talking about my good looks, eh?

[One Bad Pig]

talking about my good looks, eh?

The Spam hat was totally you.

[Christianbookworm]

Still can't wait for the new Creation. I desire to see Jesus face to face. In a glorified body.

[One Bad Pig]

[Christianbookworm]

Did I get my socialization from the Holy Spirit? Because my social mores don't mesh with the culture around me.

[Thoughtful Monk]

Did I get my socialization from the Holy Spirit? Because my social mores don't mesh with the culture around me.

Certainly possible.We are called to become the image of Christ which is definately different than the image the culture has. Certainly the Christ image is more consistent where the culture changes every few years.

[Christianbookworm]

And since no culture is perfect, there's always going to be conflicting norms. Even though we don't live up to Jesus' standard of perfection.

[Thoughtful Monk]

You're right, there are always going to be two conflicts the Christian faces. One between himself and conforming to the image of Christ. The other between themself and the pressures of the culture to conform to its image.

This is a reason finding a good church to support one in both conflicts is required. As you do it yourself, it will be very tempting to give up either conflict. I think it's in either extraordinary circumstance that God would expect a Christian to do these by themselves.

[Christianbookworm]

Like in countries where the persecution is so horrible, that Christians can't meet together even if they want to? Or if there is no good church in the ares. Meaning that the only "churches" are cults led by wolves in sheep clothing.

[Thoughtful Monk]

Like in countries where the persecution is so horrible, that Christians can't meet together even if they want to? Or if there is no good church in the ares. Meaning that the only "churches" are cults led by wolves in sheep clothing.

Persecution is certainly one reason but you and I aren't covered by that.

It's certainly getting harder to find a good church anymore. Certainly around here, many churches have been become either a social club with a steeple or mental health/life coaching. They don't have a strong connection to God. I'm ready to declare the white middle-class church as spiritually dead and try others ethnic churches.

[Christianbookworm]

Persecution is certainly one reason but you and I aren't covered by that.

It's certainly getting harder to find a good church anymore. Certainly around here, many churches have been become either a social club with a steeple or mental health/life coaching. They don't have a strong connection to God. I'm ready to declare the white middle-class church as spiritually dead and try others ethnic churches.

I like my church. Sounds like you need to move. In seriousness, hope you find a decent church.

[Thoughtful Monk]

I like my church. Sounds like you need to move. In seriousness, hope you find a decent church.

I'd like to but even though churches are allowed to open, many in the area are still closed. On-line services are good for teaching and not much else especially if you're not a member. I hate to think it but it may be 2021 before I can do a church search.